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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 02 September 2022

Dawson Park historical boulder close up (Photo/courtesy of PP&R and Ben Brink)

PP&R is seeking community submissions for stories about the park and Portland's Black newspapers to be shared on new boulders

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 01 September 2022

(Photo courtesy Portland Parks & Recreation)

McCoy Park just completed, Dawson Park is next

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 01 September 2022

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The program supports projects that benefit and are led by or in partnership with those most affected by environmental and climate inequities.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 31 August 2022

For years, our education system has faced challenges in attracting, recruiting, and retaining qualified teachers – challenges that were made worse by the pandemic.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 31 August 2022

(Photo/ Every Kid Outdoors)

The federal program provides up to a year of free access to National Forests, National Parks, and other public lands

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 August 2022

Monday evening, just after 8:15 p.m. crews were called to the campus of Lewis & Clark College for reports of multiple people injured due to a brick column that collapsed

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 29 August 2022

(Photo/ Portland Community College)

The Auto Collision Repair Technology Program prepares technicians for a respected and rewarding career field. Since its establishment in 1970, the program has grown into one of the largest and most reputable ones on the West Coast.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 August 2022

Brian Primack

The free event, which can also be viewed online, will feature a presentation by Brian Primack

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 August 2022

A group of people of many ages and abilities at a PP&R community center. Courtesy of Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland, Ore.

Portland Parks & Recreation announces new Parks Levy-funded Access Pass to reduce cost as a barrier for Recreation and Environmental Education programs

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 16 August 2022

Politicians, business leaders and civic activists have called for reshaping Portland’s form of government, which they say hampers the city’s ability to respond to challenges it faces.

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